Broke the ice ....
Boilermaker 9
Welcome to the Fletcher thread and thank you for weighing in with your recital.
I appreciate the wealth of experience and memories you can afford this group.
Three (3) illustrations from DD-537 are attached for your review.
After completing the trifecta ( Kidd, Sullivans & Cassin Young ) my Mk ** Eyeball has improved at identifying artifacts on a Fletcher-DD.
The first photo ( Aux Steam Line operating Wheel painted YELLOW) may be the item you referenced which supplies Hotel Service to a DD ?
Note that I captured a great shot of my shoes but failed to note the location on the ship. I seem to recall being on the starboard side but no guarantees...
Perhaps you could confirm.
Another mystery while on the USS Kidd where control wheels mounted to the exterior bulkhead.
While touring the Sullivans & Cassin Young I noted the same controls.
These wheels are mounted above the forward fire room and illustrated in the final photo ( Forward of the Fwd Stack & Intake)
I assume these were external controls separate from the steam being supplied from Shore?
Any details that can be added is appreciated.
Boilermaker 9
Welcome to the Fletcher thread and thank you for weighing in with your recital.
I appreciate the wealth of experience and memories you can afford this group.
Three (3) illustrations from DD-537 are attached for your review.
After completing the trifecta ( Kidd, Sullivans & Cassin Young ) my Mk ** Eyeball has improved at identifying artifacts on a Fletcher-DD.
The first photo ( Aux Steam Line operating Wheel painted YELLOW) may be the item you referenced which supplies Hotel Service to a DD ?
Note that I captured a great shot of my shoes but failed to note the location on the ship. I seem to recall being on the starboard side but no guarantees...
Perhaps you could confirm.
Another mystery while on the USS Kidd where control wheels mounted to the exterior bulkhead.
While touring the Sullivans & Cassin Young I noted the same controls.
These wheels are mounted above the forward fire room and illustrated in the final photo ( Forward of the Fwd Stack & Intake)
I assume these were external controls separate from the steam being supplied from Shore?
Any details that can be added is appreciated.
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